Choosing the right commercial ladder for your project is no laughing matter. It may save your life!

Did you not sign up for the newsletter? It plainly says, working on a ladder of any type can be hazardous to your health! Ladders and step ladders on average account for 14 deaths and over 1000 serious injuries to workers each year. Many of these injuries are caused by improper or faulty use of ladders and associated material handling equipment. The best ladder safety, plan and simple, is common sense.

First, know when to use a ladder, then decide how to go about selecting the right sort of ladder for the particular job. Experts are convinced that mishandling of ladders at work can be partly explained by the way they are used in the home. As with all work equipment, users need sufficient information and training to be able to use ladders and stepladders safely. It it looks dangerous, it probably is.

When considering whether it could be appropriate to use a ladder or step-ladder, you need to consider the following factors:

Only use a ladder or stepladder in any one position for a maximum of 30 minutes to prevent fatigue or dizziness.

Never use commercial wheel risers to elevate your vehicle or work on a ladder that is not on solid ground. This mean do not put ladders on vehicles to extend your reach. That is the easiest way to get yourself hurt.

Know the weight limitations of your ladder and under no circumstances should you overload a step ladder or ladder from your body weight plus anything they are taking up the ladder.

Never lean over and overreach from the ladder. It is best to keep your belt buckle inside the stiles and both feet on the same rung throughout work being done. Practice safety!

When working on commercial ladders or household stepladders, you should avoid work that imposes a side loading, such as side-on drilling through solid materials (e.g. bricks or concrete), by having the steps facing the work activity. Where side-on loadings cannot be avoided you should prevent the steps from tipping over, for example by tying the steps to a suitable point.

Only use a commercial grade ladder or telescoping extension ladder on firm ground or spread the load on level ground by using a plywood sheet.

Never work on a ladder that is close to overhead power lines, unless the power company or electrician has made them dead or protected with temporary insulation.

When working by a roadway or near vehicular traffic, always use safety cones or barricades to prevent injury. Practice safety!

Never stand on the top rung of a step ladder that does not have handrails or some other means of preventing falls.

It is advisable to not climb or use ladders in strong or gusting winds.

Buying Safe Ladders from Easy Rack.Com

When buying a new commercial or industrial ladder, think about the worst type of surface conditions you might come across (e.g. smooth, wet floor tiles). Manufacturers should be able to Indicate the types of surfaces their products are intended to be used on when they are unsecured (untied). Only buy the commercial or household ladder that suppliers can confirm will be stable enough to be used unsecured in your worse-case scenario, otherwise you will need to take additional measures to secure.

Easy rack offers a wide variety of Industrial & Commercial ladders including Rolling Ladders, Folding Step Ladders, Industrial Ladders, Telescopic Ladders, loading Dock ladders, Commercial Ladders, Steel Ladders and Warehouse Ladders that are key components to any company's inventory & worker safety. Choosing the right commercial or industrial ladder for your project not only saves on time, but also may save your life. Practice safety!

Contact Easyrack today at 713-553-1122 and we will answer your questions and help you find the right commercial ladder for your needs.

Telescopic step ladders are the coolest thing I have seen since sliced bread!

Are you kidding me? This 12' telescopic step ladder is the coolest thing I have seen since sliced bread! What will they think of next?

Telescopic ladders are the latest rage in consumer friendly tools. Telescopic ladders work just like a collapsing telescope and are easy to store in places where a conventional ladder might not have normally been stored due to space limitations. Easy Rack’s telescopic ladders meet all OSHA and ANSI standards and are small enough to transport inside trucks, cars and vans. Just think, no more ladders stolen out of the back of your truck!

All of our telescopic ladders extend in 12” step increments and come with a extra wide base that offers tremendous stability and support as you use the ladder. The ladder steps are serrated for better traction and have conical feet for maximum slip resistance.

Our telescopic ladders are constructed from lightweight aluminum which make them easy to carry and will not rust. Each ladder step is serrated and has a spring loaded locking pin that automatically engages to secure ladder step height. The release mechanism provides a smooth automatic closing action. Telescopic ladders extend in 12" increments with little to no resistance. Ladder top bumper guards and molded rubber feet protect walls and floors against dings and scratches.

Telescopic ladder systems do not have to be fully extended in order to work safely because each ladder rung locks into place once extended. Experts agree that telescopic ladders are best suited for light to medium work.

Easy Rack offers a variety of industrial-commercial ladders including Steel Rolling Warehouse Ladders, Cross-Over Ladders, Commercial Ladders, Commercial Spring Loaded Ladders, Industrial Ladders, Convertible Hand Truck/Step Ladder, Fold-Up Step Ladders and Foot Stools. Choosing the right ladder for the right project not only saves on time, but also may save lives.

Call Easy Rack today at 713-553-1122 and we will answer your questions and help you find the right industrial ladders for your needs. Easy Rack also has commercial warehouse lighting equipment as well as a plethora of new and used pallet jacks.